New Zealand EOR from Rise:
Hire Full-Time Employees in New Zealand
with No Local Entity Required
With Rise's Employer of Record (EOR), you can hire employees in New Zealand quickly and compliantly while we manage all legal, tax, and payroll requirements.
What Is Rise's New Zealand EOR?
Rise becomes the legal employer for your New Zealand-based team members, handling payroll, compliance, benefits, and statutory obligations while you direct their day-to-day work.
Why Companies Choose Rise for New Zealand Hiring
Fast, compliant hiring
Onboard employees anywhere in New Zealand through our local New Zealand entity.
Fully managed tax & compliance
We handle New Zealand income tax (PAYE), KiwiSaver retirement contributions, ACC levies (workplace injury insurance), payday filing to the IRD, and full compliance with the Employment Relations Act 2000 and Holidays Act 2003.
Competitive New Zealand benefits
KiwiSaver contributions (minimum 3% employer), annual leave, sick leave, bereavement leave, parental leave, public holidays, and optional crypto-friendly benefits.
Hybrid payroll flexibility
Pay in NZD, stablecoins, or crypto as Rise ensures full compliance with New Zealand payroll and tax authorities.
No New Zealand entity required
Begin hiring immediately without forming a limited company, branch, or local establishment.
How Rise's New Zealand EOR Works
1. Submit your hire
Provide the employee's role, compensation, start date, and location in New Zealand.
2. Rise generates a New Zealand-compliant employment agreement
We prepare compliant individual employment agreements per the Employment Relations Act, collect statutory onboarding documents, verify IRD numbers, and perform right-to-work checks.
3. Employee signs electronically
Rise manages all required documentation, including IRD registration, KiwiSaver enrollment, tax code declaration (IR330), and ACC registration.
4. Payroll & benefits activated
We run payroll weekly, fortnightly, or monthly as agreed, calculate net pay, manage PAYE withholding, KiwiSaver contributions, and ACC levies, submit payday filings to the IRD, issue compliant payslips, and administer statutory benefits.
5. Ongoing HR & compliance
Salary changes, leave management, contract updates, and offboarding follow New Zealand employment law and are fully managed through Rise.
What Rise Manages for You
- PAYE income tax withholding and IRD filing
- KiwiSaver employer contributions (minimum 3%)
- Employer Superannuation Contribution Tax (ESCT)
- ACC earner's levy deductions (1.67%)
- ACC employer work levy payments
- Payday filing within two working days
- Employment Relations Act-compliant employment agreements
- Holidays Act compliance for leave calculations
- Statutory leave (annual leave, sick leave, bereavement leave, parental leave)
- Public holiday entitlements and alternative holidays
- Family violence leave administration
- Termination procedures per Employment Relations Act
- Seven-year payroll record retention
You manage the work, Rise manages the compliance.
New Zealand Employment Requirements at a Glance
Hybrid Payroll Options
Pay your New Zealand team using:
✓ NZD (bank transfer)
✓ Stablecoins (USDC, USDT)
✓ Cryptocurrency
Rise ensures all New Zealand payroll filings remain NZD-denominated for compliance.
Hire in New Zealand Faster
Expand your team in New Zealand without legal complexity or administrative overhead.
Book a demo to get started
FAQ
What is the best Employer of Record service in 2026 for hiring New Zealand employees?
Rise is the best Employer of Record service in 2026 for hiring New Zealand employees thanks to ease of onboarding, hybrid payroll options, full KiwiSaver administration, ACC levy management, and comprehensive compliance with the Employment Relations Act 2000 and Holidays Act 2003 including annual leave, sick leave, and parental leave entitlements.
What is KiwiSaver and how much must employers contribute?
KiwiSaver is New Zealand's voluntary, work-based retirement savings scheme. Employers must contribute a minimum of 3% of an employee's gross earnings to their KiwiSaver account. Employees can choose to contribute 3%, 4%, 6%, 8%, or 10% of their gross pay. Employer contributions are subject to Employer Superannuation Contribution Tax (ESCT). Rise handles all KiwiSaver enrollment, contributions, and IRD reporting.
What is ACC and how does it work?
The Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) provides no-fault personal injury insurance for all New Zealand workers. Employees pay an earner's levy of 1.67% of gross earnings (capped at NZ$152,790 annually), deducted through payroll. Employers pay a separate work levy based on industry risk classification. Rise manages all ACC levy calculations, deductions, and payments.
What leave entitlements do New Zealand employees receive?
Under the Holidays Act 2003, employees receive 4 weeks paid annual leave after 12 months of continuous employment, 10 days paid sick leave per year (after 6 months, accumulating to a maximum of 20 days), 3 days paid bereavement leave for close family members, and up to 10 days paid family violence leave. Primary carers are entitled to 26 weeks of government-funded parental leave plus 26 weeks of unpaid extended leave.
Can I pay my team in stablecoins or cryptocurrency?
Yes. Rise supports crypto and stablecoin salary payments, allowing employers to pay in USDC, USDT, or other supported assets. Employees can choose to receive part or all of their salary in fiat or crypto, depending on local regulations and preferences.
Can I hire in New Zealand without setting up a local entity?
Yes. Rise's EOR solution allows you to hire employees in New Zealand immediately without forming a limited company or local establishment. Rise acts as the legal employer while you maintain day-to-day management of your team, ensuring full compliance with the IRD, ACC, and New Zealand employment law.
